Episode Summary In the Blink of AI: Conversations with AI Innovators Join Georgie Healy on 'In the Blink of AI', your weekly guide to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence. Each episode features interviews with the founders of top AI startups, creative product builders, and industry leaders. With 20 years in engineering and technology, Georgie aims to distill complex AI concepts into engaging stories. The show covers business building, cutting-edge AI technology, and guests' approaches to...
Oct 27, 2024•2 min
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro , host Will Richards and guest host Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels and The First Cheque podcast break down the latest in Australia's startup and venture capital ecosystem. They cover Square Peg's ambitious new funds, the 2023 financial results of Linktree, and a groundbreaking partnership that will see hypersonic rocket launches from South Australian spaceports in 2025. The duo also discuss SafetyCulture's latest $75M raise, Algenie’s mission t...
Sep 15, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro , host Will Richards and standing in for Gemma Clancy this week, Cheryl Mack, dive into Uber's new partnership with Turo after shutting down its Car Next Door acquisition. They also discuss Premier Capital Partners' new fund, AirTrunk’s $23 billion sale, and Cheryl’s experience at the Startup Daily Awards. The episode also features a deep dive into Safe Ag Systems, an agtech safety platform. Plus, catch the latest startup raises and Will’s pick...
Sep 08, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro , hosts Gemma Clancy and Will Richards explore three exciting new funds and initiatives in the Australian startup ecosystem, including the launch of the $66 million 66ten fund by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, and Main Sequence's new Atmosphere program. They also cover the latest venture from SEEK co-founder Paul Bassett, Amplify, and discuss AustralianSuper's significant $1.1 billion write-off in their Pluralsight investment. The hosts h...
Sep 01, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this week's episode of The Startup Retro , Gemma and Will explore Uber's decision to shut down Car Next Door, its Australian carshare division, after acquiring the startup for $105M. The hosts share some positive news from the startup ecosystem, including Sitemate’s acquisition of Nomad Fleet, Bindimaps securing a key partnership with Australia Post, and the latest developments in the SunCable renewable energy project. In the startup raises segment, the hosts spotlight space-tech innovator Me...
Aug 25, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro , hosts Will and Gemma discuss the latest developments in the Breakthrough Victoria saga, including the departure of its CEO and ongoing legal battles with a founder. They also provide an update on the progress of the Future Made in Australia (FMiA) legislation, which is currently being debated in parliament. The hosts then cover the release of Australia's updated National Science and Research Priorities, focusing on key areas like net-zero tra...
Aug 18, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, Gemma and Will explore the latest happenings in the Australian startup ecosystem. They discuss OneVentures' ambitious plans with their 7th fund, aiming to raise $200 million, and review the firm's impressive history. The hosts also highlight the new accelerator cohorts from Startmate and Remarkable, before diving into the significant US court ruling that declares Google an illegal monopoly. To round off the episode, they feature their top star...
Aug 11, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, hosts, Will & Gemma delve into Canva's acquisition of Leonardo AI and feature an interview with Elli Hanson from Side Stage, one of Leonardo's investors. The hosts also discuss the South Australian Venture Capital Fund and the state government's independent report on its effectiveness and uncover the secret termination of the federal government's Boosting Female Founders (BFF) grant program. And to wrap up Gemma & Will highlight the la...
Aug 04, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro the discussion begins with Coinbase recruiting a former Treasury director and ASIC economist, and continues with an analysis of Microsoft entering the design market with a Canva competitor. They also explore the latest annual report on crowdfunding, revealing the state of the market and key figures. Will and Gemma highlight the most interesting startup raises of the week, including Cuttable's creative automation platform and Preve's AI-driven p...
Jul 28, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Summary In this episode of The Startup Retro, the hosts delve into the significant headlines from the past week. The discussion begins with Blackbird Ventures' latest data on their gender-based investment targets and continues with an analysis of EVP's new fund structure aiming for $500 million in assets under management. They also explore a report on government grants to SMEs, revealing that a large portion of funds go to low-performing companies. The public hearings on AI inquiry and the impli...
Jul 21, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Headlines Cut Through Venture report: Teasing an interview with Chris later in the episode. The report reveals 99 deals in Q2 with $1.5B invested. AngelClass launches with an app allowing anyone with $10K or more to invest in startups without being classified as sophisticated investors. Elliot Spiegel from Inhouse Ventures takes advantage of Australia's 20/12 rule, enabling 20 investors in any 12-month period without needing a full prospectus. Climate Tech funding challenges: ClimateSalad claims...
Jul 14, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Headlines Clash between fintech industry and big banks over open banking. New report predicts the rise of AI jobs in Australia. Details of "Future Made in Australia" legislation explored. Notable startup capital raises, including Caresquare and Redactive AI. Summary In this episode of the Startup Retro podcast, the hosts delve into the biggest headlines of the week. The discussion centres around the clash between the fintech industry and big banks over open banking, as well as a new report predi...
Jul 07, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The Retro Latest news and $100 million deal in Australian startups Interview: Kim Hansen on ESOP clawback clauses Major headlines: Future Made in Australia legislation Telstra rebrands venture fund to Titanium Notable venture raises: Tenacious Ventures, Aquila, Samsara Eco Rampersand insights on startup investments Summary In this episode of Startup Retro, hosts Will and Gemma discuss the latest news and funding events in the Australian startup ecosystem, including the significant $100 million d...
Jun 30, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The Overnight Success newsletter has hit the airwaves with the introduction of The Startup Retro. Hosted by Will Richards and Gemma Clancy. The Startup Retro is your weekly insider's view on Australian startups and venture capital by curating the most important startup news and providing useful context behind the stories. Join 3300 other insiders by subscribing to the Overnight Success newsletter . The Startup Retro is a Day One show. Day One is the podcast network dedicated to founders, investo...
Jun 13, 2024•4 min
